Description
Adopt a Piece of Mason House History
The windows of Mason House Inn have watched history unfold for nearly two centuries. Each sash, window, and room holds a story — and you can help preserve it for generations to come.
Why We Need Your Help
While we’ve explored every traditional path to preserve these historic windows — from specialized preservation grants to educational and community programs — each attempt has been denied or required significant upfront funds we simply don’t have. Insurance doesn’t cover historic restoration, and unfortunately, there are few programs designed for privately owned heritage properties like ours.
Each window restoration requires skilled craftsmanship, historically accurate materials, and often additional repairs like window sills or frames. This “Adopt a Window” program was created as a way for guests, history lovers, and supporters to directly help save the very pieces of the Mason House Inn that have stood for over 175 years.
Every sash restored brings us one step closer to keeping this living piece of Iowa history alive.
🪞 Adopt a Sash — $200
- Personalized digital Certificate of Adoption
- Name on Window Guardians donor wall
- Optional dedication (“In Memory Of / In Honor Of”)
- Digital photo of your restored sash once complete
🪟 Adopt a Full Window — $400
- Includes all Sash perks
- One complimentary night stay
- Short story about the window’s history included in certificate/email
🏠 Adopt a Room — $800–$2,400
- Includes all Window perks
- Small recognition plaque in the adopted room
- Two-night stay in the adopted room once restoration is complete
- Invitation to Window Reveal Celebration Weekend
- Access to behind-the-scenes Restoration Update newsletter
🔮 Guardian Circle — $2,500+
- Private after-hours paranormal investigation or history tour for up to 4 guests
- Recognition as Guardian Circle Patron on donor wall and website
- Two-night private weekend stay in any available room
- Recognition in a limited edition digital “Restoration Report”
💳 Payment Options
All manual payment methods will show a $0 checkout online. This confirms your selection and allows you to send payment separately. A receipt will be emailed once your payment is received and verified.
- Credit or Debit Card: A 3% processing fee is deducted from each transaction. We recommend alternate payment options if you’d like your full contribution to reach the restoration fund.
- Venmo: Please send your chosen adoption amount to @masonhouseinn. Include your name and “Window Adoption” in the note. A receipt will be emailed upon receiving payment.
- PayPal: Please send your payment using the Friends & Family option to stay@themasonhouseinn.com. A receipt will be emailed upon receiving payment.
- Cash or Check: Checks should be made out to Mason House Inn and mailed or hand delivered to:
Mason House Inn
21982 Hawk Dr
Keosauqua, IA 52565
If mailing cash, please use certified mail or another secure method. A receipt will be emailed upon receiving payment.
🌿 Micro-Donations
Even small contributions help! Donate any amount toward our overall window restoration fund using any of the above payment methods, or give online through our Square link: Donate Here. Note: Square deducts ~3% processing fees.
Your contribution will be recognized with a Certificate of Support, your name on our online donor page, and a weekly social media shout-out for all donations received that week.
Note: Mason House Inn is not a nonprofit organization, so contributions are not tax-deductible.
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